Ghana has positioned itself as Africa’s most attractive mining destination at the 2026 Mining Indaba, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, assuring global investors of a stable and predictable investment climate.
Delivering a keynote address at the Ghana Showcase event in Cape Town, Mr. Buah described Ghana as Africa’s leading gold producer and the sixth largest globally.
“Our name being synonymous with gold is not a historical footnote; it is our current reality,” he said.
He noted that Ghana is endowed with bauxite, manganese, diamonds, iron ore, cobalt, and nickel, among other minerals, with further exploration confirming significant prospects critical to the global energy transition.
The Minister emphasised Ghana’s strong democratic credentials and stable political environment, assuring investors that their rights would be protected regardless of political transitions.
Key investor protections include stability agreements against retroactive policy changes, respect for contract sanctity, and tax exemptions on selected mining equipment.
According to him, Ghana’s mining sector has attracted over US$20 billion in investments over the past two decades, with nineteen large-scale mining companies currently operating in the country.
These include global giants such as Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Zijin, and Perseus Mining.
He further highlighted Ghana’s strong regulatory institutions, including the Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Authority, and Ghana Revenue Authority, which ensure oversight and compliance across the mining value chain.
Mr. Buah added that Ghana’s position as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area provides investors access to a unified African market of over 1.3 billion people.
“Ghana is open for business. Our doors are open, the data is available, and the opportunity is now,” he declared.
However, he stressed that Ghana seeks more than just capital, calling for ethical and innovative partners committed to sustainable mining and long-term value creation.
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